Developing Research Topics and Questions

In this video, Jerry Gonzalez guides students through developing a research topic using stimulus materials. The lesson emphasizes understanding context, making connections between sources, and avoiding overly broad topics. Strategies for identifying research topics and common pitfalls are discussed. The video concludes with next steps for students to refine their research topics and prepare for future lessons on developing research questions.

What is the primary focus of the video presented by Jerry Gonzalez?

• Understanding the history of sports

• Discussing the importance of teamwork

• Analyzing the benefits of exercise

• Developing a research topic within the context of stimulus materials

What is the first step in developing a clear research topic according to the video?

• Creating a survey for data collection

• Conducting interviews with experts

• Writing a detailed research paper

• Identifying a legitimate connection between two stimulus sources

Why is it important to avoid choosing a research topic that is too broad?

• It requires more resources

• It leads to more complex research questions

• It is easier to write about

• It makes it difficult to provide context

What is the difference between a research topic and a research question?

• A topic is broader, while a question is more specific

• A topic is a hypothesis, while a question is a theory

• A question is broader, while a topic is more specific

• Both are the same

What should you do before moving on to the actual content of your research?

• Understand and analyze the context

• Write a conclusion

• Create a bibliography

• Conduct a survey

What is a common mistake students make when trying to formulate a research question?

• Using only one source for their research

• Focusing too much on the conclusion

• Ignoring the stimulus materials

• Combining elements of two different stimulus sources too literally

What is a better strategy than combining quotes from stimulus sources?

• Focusing on the conclusion first

• Identifying a shared theme and researching a better topic

• Using only one source for the research

• Ignoring the stimulus materials

What should you avoid when using stimulus sources in your research?

• Analyzing the context

• Developing a clear research question

• Cherry-picking quotes that lead away from the shared theme

• Using multiple sources

What is the recommended next step after identifying one to two research topics?

• Write the final paper

• Create a presentation

• Conduct preliminary research on each topic

• Submit the research proposal